- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Salary
- $99,000–$130,000 a year
Protective Intelligence Lead Analyst
Job description
The Protective Intelligence (PI) team at Anduril leads the charge in safeguarding our executives and executive operations through proactive threat identification and mitigation. We build and operate a mature PI program structured around seven key pillars: Threat Intake & Triage for centralized concern handling; Threat Monitoring & Collection for continuous open-source and social media surveillance; Assessment & Analysis for structured threat evaluations; Protective Intelligence Reporting for actionable insights; Operational Intelligence Support for real-time mission assistance; Case Management & Continuity for tracking persons/groups of concern;
As the Protective Intelligence Lead Analyst…
Job responsibilities
- Design and execute threat monitoring using OSINT and social listening tools to support the Executive Protection team and Protective Intelligence program.
- Track and synthesize domestic and global developments, including protests, political unrest, diplomatic tensions, and nation-state activities impacting Anduril's personnel, operations, or leadership
- Contribute to structured threat assessments and analyses, evaluating actors, intent, capability, behavioral indicators, and escalation pathways aligned with the program's pillars
- Support the PI Manager in the development of intelligence products, such as spot reports, risk profiles, and briefs, maintaining clear implications and recommended protective measures for executives and stakeholders
- Provide operational intelligence support, including pre-travel briefs, real-time monitoring during executive movements or events, and assistance to EP, GSOC, investigations, and crisis response teams
- Manage case continuity for persons or groups of concern, performing cross-case pattern recognition, longitudinal analysis, and ensuring smooth handoffs with investigations, HR, Legal, and EP
- Contribute to program governance by participating in the development of SOPs, escalation paths, and metrics while staying aligned with ethical standards and industry best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Legal, Cybersecurity, Government Affairs, and external partners to integrate geopolitical risk into enterprise strategy and continuity planning
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in protective intelligence or threat assessment roles supporting executives
- Demonstrated expertise in OSINT tools, social media monitoring, and geopolitical risk analysis
- Strong knowledge of threat assessment principles, including behavioral indicators and escalation pathways
- Experience producing analytical reports and briefs for executive audiences
- Proficiency in crisis management and real-time operational support
- Exceptional analytical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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